On Tue, Jul 22, 2003 at 09:31:51AM -0400, Matt Zimmerman wrote:
>
> Most device driver issues relate solely to the kernel, which at present is
> very easy to upgrade from source in woody. The most prominent exception is
> XFree86, which is not so easy to upgrade.
gphoto2 and SANE are other examples for software where the woody
versions don't work with most hardware you can buy.
> My point was that a good hardware vendor will give you a choice of graphics
> cards, and if you don't need a fancy 3D card, you can get a high-quality 2D
> card for the same price or less. I don't play 3D games on my workstations,
> so I always go for these options.
>...
There are some situations where you can't choose that good:
- hardware that is already present (e.g. a Windows computer that should
become dual-boot)
- Laptops
- integrated graphics in motherboards (especially when you are looking
for mini-PCs without AGP or PCI slots)
- you want a graphics cards with DVI output
If you search e.g. for a graphics card with DVI output that is supported
by XFree86 you might find one (e.g. AFAIR the Matrox G450 is supported
by XFree86 4.1 and there are versions of this card with a DVI output),
but it's unlikely that you get such a card at your usual hardware
vendor.
If you _really want_ Debian there are often ways, but often it's easier
to switch the distribution.
> - mdz
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Adrian
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